Partners for Fish and Wildlife Act
Public Law 109-294 · S. 260 · 109th Congress · began in the Senate
Signed by George W. Bush (R) on Oct 3, 2006 · Public Lands and Natural Resources
Sponsor: Sen. Jim Inhofe (R-OK)
Cosponsors (3): Sen. Thad Cochran, Sen. Jim Jeffords,
Passage votes
- HouseVoice vote
- SenateUnanimous consent
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Summary
The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.
Partners for Fish and Wildlife Act - Requires the Secretary of the Interior to carry out the Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program within the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to provide assistance to: (1) private landowners for voluntary projects to benefit federal trust species by promoting habitat improvement, restoration, enhancement, and establishment; and (2) other public and private entities regarding fish and wildlife habitat restoration on private land.
Defines "federal trust species" to include migratory birds, threatened and endangered species, interjurisdictional fish, marine mammals, and other species of concern.
Authorizes appropriations through FY2011.
Committees
The committees the bill was sent to, and what each did with it.
Natural Resources Committee · House · markup by, referred to, reported bySubcommittee: Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee
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Related bills
1 bill the Library of Congress relates to this one.
H.R. 2018Identical bill
Partners for Fish and Wildlife Act
Data notes
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Timeline
From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 30 actions.
- Oct 3, 2006Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 109-294.
- Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
- Sep 25, 2006FloorFloor · Presented to President.
- Sep 20, 2006FloorFloor · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- FloorFloor · On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
- FloorFloor · DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 260.
- FloorFloor · Considered under suspension of the rules.
- FloorFloor · Mr. Jones (NC) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
- Jul 13, 2006CalendarCalendar · Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 318.
- CommitteeCommittee · Reported by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 109-562.
- Jun 21, 2006CommitteeCommittee · Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
- CommitteeCommittee · Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
- CommitteeCommittee · Subcommittee on Fisheries and Oceans Discharged.
- Sep 23, 2005CommitteeCommittee · Subcommittee Hearings Held.
- CommitteeCommittee · Hearings by Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee of the House Natural Resources Committee
- Jun 30, 2005CommitteeCommittee · Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries and Oceans.
- Jun 28, 2005FloorFloor · Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- FloorFloor · Received in the House.
- CommitteeCommittee · Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
- Jun 27, 2005FloorFloor · Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent.
- Jun 22, 2005CalendarCalendar · Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 134.
- CommitteeCommittee · Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Inhofe with amendments. With written report No. 109-86.
- Jun 8, 2005CommitteeCommittee · Committee on Environment and Public Works. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
- Apr 25, 2005CommitteeCommittee · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4168-4170)
- CommitteeCommittee · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
- Apr 22, 2005CommitteeCommittee · Committee on Environment and Public Works. Hearings held in Tulsa, OK. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 109-788.
- CommitteeCommittee · Hearings by Senate Environment and Public Works Committee
- Feb 2, 2005CommitteeCommittee · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
- CommitteeCommittee · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S889-890)
- IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in Senate
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Amendments
No amendments to this bill are on record.
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Official record
The bill’s full text is on Congress.gov. Data through Oct 7, 2026.